as in ability
the quality or trait that allows someone or something to continue to be effective, successful, popular, etc., for a long period of time
a long-distance runner with a lot of staying power a song with staying power Her staying power as a pop icon is remarkable.
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Recent Examples of staying power
These tariffs have historically demonstrated staying power because of their political appeal and can pose long-term challenges for businesses due to difficulties in obtaining exemptions or avoiding their impact.
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fact that Jokic has gradually gotten better from 2020 to now indicates to me that Denver should have some staying power as a contender for a few more years, even as the roster undergoes more changes.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
But the current surge stands out — not just for its severity, but its staying power.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fact that Jokic has gradually gotten better from 2020 to now indicates to me that Denver should have some staying power as a contender for a few more years, even as the roster undergoes more changes.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
But the current surge stands out — not just for its severity, but its staying power.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
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There are many reasons a person might hesitate to partake in French ring, a sport where dogs are judged on their agility, obedience and ability to provide protection.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The funding losses, Shaffer said, challenge the department’s ability to protect vulnerable residents and respond to emerging health threats.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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The budding talent had turned in the finest start of his big-league career to date Saturday, taming the Philadelphia Phillies in a raucous ballpark.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Director Roshan Sethi and all the talent have been fantastic.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Path Forward Bridging the manufacturing skills gap requires more than traditional training methods.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The choice, of course, was Ovechkin, whose blend of goalscoring skill, skating ability, physicality, unyielding compete level, and exuberance revitalized the franchise and interest among fans in DC.—
Dan Kamal,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brian, an avid hunter known for his cooking prowess, owns Forest River Bean Co., and several hunting properties in the area.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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